East Cleveland blighted properties get new lease on land

Abandoned and foreclosed homes are on nearly every street in Cleveland and East Cleveland. But today, Cuyahoga County announced a multi-million dollar project to turn those properties into new construction.

His office is pledging $5 million dollars to tear down deteriorated properties. The Cuyahoga Land Bank promised an additional $6.8 million and the Ohio Attorney General's Office is handing over $11.8 for projects like these, not only East Cleveland - but in suburbs across the county.

Other suburbs have been asked to submit a demolition and new project idea. The city that submits the best idea will be eligible for $2 million dollars toward that project.